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C2 adjective /spɪk/

Spick

extrêmement propre et ordonné; immaculé
Meaning
extremely clean and neat; immaculate
Example
The house was spick and span after the cleaning.
La maison était parfaitement propre et ordonnée après le nettoyage.
B2 noun /ˌʌndəˈɡrædʒuət/

undergraduate

étudiant de premier cycle
Meaning
a student who has not yet earned a bachelor's degree
Example
She is an undergraduate studying computer science.
Elle est une étudiante de premier cycle étudiant en informatique.
B1 noun /ˈsoʊ.lər ˌsɪs.təm/

Solar system

système solaire
Meaning
the sun and all the planets, moons, asteroids and other objects that orbit around it
Example
Our solar system has eight planets orbiting the sun.
Notre système solaire possède huit planètes orbitant autour du soleil.
C1 noun /ˈrɛdʒɪmənt/

regiment

Meaning
A permanent unit of an army, typically commanded by a colonel and divided into several companies.
Example
The regiment marched proudly through the streets after returning from the mission.
C2 verb /ˈɛdɪfaɪ/

edify

édifier
Meaning
To instruct or improve someone morally or intellectually.
Example
Good books can both entertain and edify the reader.
Les bons livres peuvent à la fois divertir et édifier le lecteur.
B2 noun /ˈfleɪvər/

flavor

goût
Meaning
The distinctive taste of a food or drink.
Example
This ice cream has a delicious mango flavor.
Cette glace a un délicieux goût de mangue.
C2 noun /ɪnˈsɪpiəns/

incipience

début
Meaning
the beginning or initial stage of something
Example
The project was still in its incipience when funding was approved.
Le projet en était encore à ses débuts lorsque le financement a été approuvé.
C1 noun /ɪˈnɪɡ.mə/

enigma

énigme
Meaning
A person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.
Example
Life remains an enigma to many.
La vie reste une énigme pour beaucoup.
B1 noun ɪnˈvestmənt

investment

investissement
Meaning
The action or process of investing money for profit or material result.
Example
Investment in waste management infrastructure is essential.
L'investissement dans l'infrastructure de gestion des déchets est essentiel.
C1 noun /rɪˈdʌn.dəns/

Redundance

redondance
Meaning
the state of being not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous repetition of information
Example
The document contained redundance that made it unnecessarily long.
Le document contenait une redondance qui le rendait inutilement long.
C1 noun, adjective, verb /səˈbɔːrdənət/ (noun/adjective), /səˈbɔːrdəˌneɪt/ (verb)

subordinate

subordonné
Meaning
lower in rank or position; to treat as less important
Example
He manages ten subordinates in his department.
Il gère dix subordonnés dans son département.
C2 adjective /ˌhæfˈhɑːr.tɪd/

halfhearted

démotivé
Meaning
lacking enthusiasm or determination; unenthusiastic
Example
His halfhearted attempt to study did not bring good results.
Son essai démotivé pour étudier n'a pas donné de bons résultats.
A1 noun /ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ/

drinking

boire
Meaning
the act of consuming liquids, especially alcohol
Example
Drinking too much water at once can make you feel bloated.
Boire trop d'eau d'un coup peut vous donner une sensation de ballonnement.
C1 noun /dɪˈkriː/

Decree

décret
Meaning
an official order issued by a legal authority; a judicial decision or edict
Example
The king issued a decree that all citizens must pay additional taxes.
Le roi a émis un décret stipulant que tous les citoyens doivent payer des taxes supplémentaires.
A1 verb /fərˈɡet/

forget

oublier
Meaning
to be unable to remember something; to fail to bring something to mind
Example
Don't forget to lock the door when you leave.
N'oubliez pas de fermer la porte lorsque vous partez.
B2 noun ˈmɪdl klæs

middle-class

classe moyenne
Meaning
The social group between the upper and working classes, typically consisting of well-educated people.
Example
The middle-class was largely affected by the decision.
La classe moyenne a été largement affectée par la décision.
C2 noun /ˌæk.rəˈfoʊ.bi.ə/

acrophobia

peur des hauteurs
Meaning
An extreme or irrational fear of heights.
Example
Her acrophobia prevented her from climbing the tall building.
Son acrophobie l'a empêchée de monter dans le grand bâtiment.
C1 verb /ˈdiːmɑːrˌkeɪt/

demarcate

délimiter
Meaning
to set the boundaries or limits of something
Example
The land was demarcated with fences to avoid disputes.
Le terrain a été délimité par des clôtures pour éviter les disputes.
A1 verb /spend/

spend

dépensé
Meaning
to use money to buy something; to pass time
Example
I spend too much money on books.
Je dépense trop d'argent pour des livres.
C2 noun /ˌdaɪələˈtɪʃən/

dialectician

dialecticien
Meaning
A person skilled in dialectic or logical argument.
Example
Socrates is often considered the greatest dialectician in history.
Socrate est souvent considéré comme le plus grand dialecticien de l'histoire.
C1 noun /ˌæf.ɚˈmeɪ.ʃən/

affirmation

affirmation
Meaning
The action or process of affirming something or being affirmed; emotional support or encouragement.
Example
Daily affirmation of self-worth boosts confidence.
L'affirmation quotidienne de la valeur de soi renforce la confiance.
B2 noun /ˈkɑr.ɡoʊ ʃɪp/

Cargo ship

navire de cargo
Meaning
a ship or vessel that carries goods and materials from one port to another
Example
The cargo ship transported containers filled with electronics across the ocean.
Le navire de cargo a transporté des conteneurs remplis d'électroniques à travers l'océan.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nəl/

seminal

bonheur
Meaning
Strongly influencing later developments; highly original and influential.
Example
His seminal book changed the course of modern philosophy.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C2 verb /foʊˈmɛnt/

foment

fomenter
Meaning
To instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action).
Example
The rebel leader tried to foment unrest among the people.
Le leader rebelle a tenté de fomenter des troubles parmi les gens.
C1 noun /əˈsɛndənsi/

ascendancy

ascendance, domination
Meaning
A position of power, influence, or control over others.
Example
The company gained ascendancy in the market through innovation.
L'entreprise a acquis l'ascendance sur le marché grâce à l'innovation.
C1 noun /təˈbuː/

taboo

tabou
Meaning
a social or cultural prohibition against certain practices or discussions
Example
Talking about money is considered a taboo in some cultures.
Parler d'argent est considéré comme un tabou dans certaines cultures.
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpəˈdɜːrmɪk/

hypodermic

hypodermique
Meaning
relating to the region immediately beneath the skin; also refers to a type of needle or syringe used to inject drugs beneath the skin.
Example
The doctor used a hypodermic needle to administer the vaccine.
Le médecin a utilisé une aiguille hypodermique pour administrer le vaccin.
C1 adjective + noun njuˈtrɪʃəs krɒps

nutritious crops

cultures nutritives
Meaning
Plants or vegetables that are rich in nutrients and beneficial for health
Example
Winter vegetables are considered nutritious crops.
Les légumes d'hiver sont considérés comme des cultures nutritives.
C2 noun /ˈblʌfər/

bluffer

bluffeur
Meaning
a person who pretends to be more confident, skilled, or knowledgeable than they really are; someone who deceives others by bluffing
Example
Everyone eventually realized that he was just a bluffer with no real experience.
Tout le monde a compris qu’il était un simple bluffeur.
C2 noun /ˌser.əˈbreɪ.ʃən/

cerebration

cérébration
Meaning
the process of thinking or using the brain actively
Example
The lecture sparked intense cerebration among the students.
La conférence a suscité une intense cérébration parmi les étudiants.
C1 noun /ˌzɛnəˈfoʊbiə/

xenophobia

xénophobie
Meaning
fear or hatred of foreigners, people from different cultures, or strangers
Example
Xenophobia can lead to discrimination and social division.
La xénophobie peut mener à la discrimination et à la division sociale.
C1 noun ˈiːkəʊˌsɪstəm ˈsɜːvɪsɪz

ecosystem services

services écosystémiques
Meaning
The benefits people obtain from ecosystems.
Example
Forests provide valuable ecosystem services, such as purifying air and water.
Les forêts fournissent des services écosystémiques précieux, comme la purification de l'air et de l'eau.
B2 noun/verb /ˈtʃɑːrtər/

charter

charte / location
Meaning
a written document granting rights or privileges; to hire a vehicle or vessel for temporary use
Example
The company decided to charter a bus for the trip.
La société a décidé de louer un bus pour le voyage.
A1 noun /mæn/

man

homme
Meaning
an adult human male
Example
The man helped the child cross the street.
L'homme a aidé l'enfant à traverser la rue.
B2 noun /ˈæstərɔɪd/

asteroid

astéroïde
Meaning
A small rocky body orbiting the sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
Example
The asteroid belt lies between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
La ceinture d'astéroïdes se situe entre les orbites de Mars et Jupiter.
A2 noun /sænd/

sand

bonheur
Meaning
Small loose grains of crushed rock, found on beaches and deserts.
Example
Children built castles out of sand on the beach.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
C1 adjective /ˈɪnsələnt/

insolent

insolent, arrogant
Meaning
showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect
Example
The insolent student refused to follow the teacher's instructions.
L'étudiant insolent a refusé de suivre les instructions du professeur.
B2 noun /ˈfɔːr.kæst/

Forecast

prévision
Meaning
a prediction or estimate of future events, especially coming weather conditions
Example
The weather forecast predicted heavy rain for the entire weekend.
Les prévisions météorologiques ont prévu de fortes pluies pour tout le week-end.
B1 noun /ˌfɜːrst eɪd kɪt/

first aid kit

trousse de premiers secours
Meaning
A collection of medical supplies for giving initial treatment in emergencies
Example
I always keep a first aid kit in my car for emergencies.
Je garde toujours une trousse de premiers secours dans ma voiture en cas d'urgence.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈveɪləbəl/

unavailable

indisponible
Meaning
Not able to be obtained, reached, or used; not present or accessible.
Example
The manager was unavailable to take calls during the meeting.
Le directeur n'était pas disponible pour répondre aux appels pendant la réunion.
C2 noun /ˈbɒnəmi/

bonhomie

bonhomie
Meaning
Cheerful friendliness and geniality.
Example
The meeting was filled with laughter and bonhomie.
La réunion était pleine de rires et de bonhomie.
C1 adjective /ˈdʒuː.bɪ.lənt/

jubilant

jubilant
Meaning
feeling or expressing great happiness and joy
Example
The team was jubilant after winning the championship.
L'équipe était jubilante après avoir gagné le championnat.
C1 verb /əˈfɪʃieɪt/

officiate

officier
Meaning
To perform official duties, especially in a ceremony or as a referee.
Example
The priest will officiate the wedding ceremony.
Le prêtre officiera la cérémonie de mariage.
C2 adjective /ɪɡˈnoʊ.bəl/

Ignoble

ignoble; méprisable; bas
Meaning
dishonorable; not noble in character; base or mean
Example
His ignoble actions betrayed his friends' trust.
Ses actions ignobles ont trahi la confiance de ses amis.
B2 noun /kənˈfɛkʃəneri/

confectionery

confiserie
Meaning
sweets, candies, and other food items made with sugar
Example
The shop sells a wide variety of confectionery.
Le magasin vend une grande variété de confiserie.
B2 verb /koʊp/

cope

faire face à
Meaning
to deal effectively with something difficult
Example
She had to cope with a lot of pressure at work.
Elle a dû faire face à beaucoup de pression au travail.
A1 noun /ˈmʌðər/

mother

mère
Meaning
a female parent
Example
Her mother is a kind and caring person.
Sa mère est une personne gentille et attentionnée.
B2 verb /həˈræs/

harass

harceler
Meaning
to persistently annoy or torment someone
Example
The employees complained that their boss harassed them.
les employés se sont plaints que leur patron les harcelait
C1 noun /rɪˈmɛmbrəns/

remembrance

souvenir
Meaning
the act of remembering or honoring someone or something
Example
A service was held in remembrance of the fallen soldiers.
Un service a été organisé en souvenir des soldats tombés.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒndʒʊɡəl/

conjugal

conyugal
Meaning
relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife
Example
They enjoyed a long life of conjugal happiness.
Ils ont vécu une longue vie de bonheur conjugal.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪəri/

leery

méfiant
Meaning
Cautious or wary due to suspicion or distrust.
Example
She was leery of investing in the new business.
Elle était méfiante à l'idée d'investir dans le nouveau business.
B1 adjective /brɔːd/

Broad

large; vaste; couvrant une grande zone
Meaning
wide; extensive; covering a large area
Example
The river is very broad at this point.
La rivière est très large à cet endroit.
B2 noun /sneɪl/

Snail

escargot
Meaning
a small soft creature with a shell on its back that moves very slowly
Example
The snail left a shiny trail as it crawled across the leaf.
L'escargot a laissé une traînée brillante en rampant sur la feuille.
A1 noun /mɑːm/

mom

maman
Meaning
an informal word for mother
Example
My mom makes the best homemade food.
Ma maman fait la meilleure cuisine maison.
C1 adjective /ˈmel.əʊ/

Mellow

doux et agréable; détendu et gentil
Meaning
soft and pleasant; relaxed and gentle
Example
The mellow evening light created a peaceful atmosphere.
La lumière douce du soir a créé une atmosphère paisible.
B2 noun /pæd/

pad

bloc
Meaning
a small cushion or block of soft material; also a set of sheets of paper fastened together
Example
He wrote her phone number on a yellow pad.
Il a écrit son numéro de téléphone sur un bloc jaune.
C2 noun /ˈvoʊkəbəl/

vocable

vocable
Meaning
a word, term, or sound that has meaning
Example
The dictionary contained thousands of vocables from different languages.
Le dictionnaire contenait des milliers de vocables provenant de différentes langues.
B2 noun /ˈkɔːr.əs/

Chorus

chœur; une partie d'une chanson qui est répétée après chaque couplet
Meaning
a large organized group of singers; a part of a song that is repeated after each verse
Example
The school chorus performed beautifully at the annual concert.
Le chœur de l'école a chanté magnifiquement lors du concert annuel.
C2 noun /ˈdʌlərd/

dullard

personne stupide
Meaning
a slow or stupid person
Example
He was considered a dullard by his classmates.
Il était considéré comme un idiot par ses camarades de classe.
A1 noun /ˈsɪstər/

sister

sœur
Meaning
a female sibling; a girl or woman in relation to other children of her parents
Example
My sister is coming to visit us next week.
Ma sœur vient nous rendre visite la semaine prochaine.
C2 adjective /vəˈlʌptʃuəs/

voluptuous

voluptueux
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by luxury and sensual pleasure; sexually attractive.
Example
The artist painted a voluptuous figure reclining on the couch.
L'artiste a peint une figure voluptueuse allongée sur le canapé.
C1 verb, noun /ˈmʌstər/

muster

rassembler / prendre du courage
Meaning
to gather people, especially soldiers; to summon courage or strength
Example
He mustered enough courage to face the challenge.
Il rassembla assez de courage pour relever le défi.
C1 noun /pərˈvɜːrʒən/

perversion

perversion
Meaning
The act of distorting or corrupting the original meaning, purpose, or state of something.
Example
The regime’s censorship was seen as a perversion of free speech.
La censure du régime a été vue comme une perversion de la liberté d'expression.
B1 noun /ˈkɪŋdəm/

Kingdom

royaume
Meaning
a country or territory ruled by a king or queen
Example
The kingdom was known for its rich culture and traditions.
Le royaume était connu pour sa riche culture et ses traditions.
B2 adjective /ˈprɑːspərəs/

Prosperous

prosper; florissant; chanceux;
Meaning
successful in material terms; flourishing financially
Example
The company became very prosperous after launching their new product.
L'entreprise est devenue très prospère après avoir lancé son nouveau produit.
C1 noun /ˈmʌf.lər/

Muffler

écharpe
Meaning
a long strip of cloth worn around the neck for warmth
Example
She wrapped a warm muffler around her neck before going outside.
Elle a enroulé une écharpe chaude autour de son cou avant de sortir.
C1 adjective /ˌɪntərˈtʃeɪndʒəbl/

interchangeable

interchangeable
Meaning
able to be exchanged with each other without difference or loss of function
Example
These machine parts are interchangeable, so they can be replaced easily.
Ces pièces de machine sont interchangeables, elles peuvent donc être remplacées facilement.
C2 noun /ˈmæk.rəˌkɒz.əm/

macrocosm

macrocosme
Meaning
The whole universe considered as a large, complex system; a large-scale representation of something.
Example
The macrocosm of the universe reflects the microcosm of human life.
Le macrocosme de l'univers reflète le microcosme de la vie humaine.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnɪˈmædʒənəbəl/

Unimaginable

inimaginable
Meaning
impossible to conceive; beyond imagination
Example
The scale of destruction was unimaginable until we saw it firsthand.
L'échelle de la destruction était inimaginable jusqu'à ce que nous le voyions de nos propres yeux.
B2 noun /kəˈlɛktər/

collector

collectionneur
Meaning
a person who collects things as a hobby or job
Example
He is a stamp collector with thousands of rare items.
Il est un collectionneur de timbres avec des milliers d'articles rares.
C2 adjective /ɪˈfɛktʃuəl/

effectual

efficace
Meaning
producing a desired or intended effect, often used in formal contexts
Example
Her effectual efforts brought peace to the community.
Ses efforts efficaces ont apporté la paix à la communauté.
C2 noun /ˈkætɪˌkɪzəm/

catechism

catéchisme
Meaning
A summary of religious principles often in the form of questions and answers; also a set of fixed questions or beliefs.
Example
The priest taught the children the catechism every Sunday.
Le prêtre a enseigné aux enfants le catéchisme chaque dimanche.
C2 noun /əˈklɪvɪti/

acclivity

pente ascendante
Meaning
An upward slope or incline on the ground.
Example
The hikers struggled as they climbed the steep acclivity.
Les randonneurs ont eu du mal à gravir la pente ascendante.
C1 verb /mɑːr/

mar

abîmer
Meaning
to spoil or damage the appearance or quality of something
Example
The scratch will mar the beauty of the painting.
La rayure abîmera la beauté de la peinture.
B1 noun /ˈkɑn.tent/

Content

content
Meaning
pleased and satisfied; the things that are contained in something; subject matter of a text
Example
She felt content with her simple life in the countryside.
Elle se sentait contente de sa vie simple à la campagne.
C1 verb /ˈstoʊnwɔːl/

stonewall

entraver
Meaning
To delay or block progress by refusing to cooperate or answer
Example
The witness tried to stonewall during the investigation.
Le témoin a essayé de faire du stonewall lors de l'enquête.
C1 noun /ˈdʊr.i.ən/

Durian

durian
Meaning
a large spiky tropical fruit known for its strong smell and creamy custard-like flesh
Example
Durian is known as the king of fruits in Southeast Asia despite its pungent odor.
Le durian est connu comme le roi des fruits en Asie du Sud-Est malgré son odeur piquante.
C1 verb /ɪˈmɔːrtəlaɪz/

immortalize

immortaliser
Meaning
to preserve the memory of someone or something forever
Example
The statue was built to immortalize the hero’s sacrifice.
La statue a été construite pour immortaliser le sacrifice du héros.
C1 noun /ˈdaɪhɑːrd/

diehard

fanatique
Meaning
A person who strongly resists change and remains loyal to a belief or cause.
Example
He is a diehard fan of classic rock music.
Il est un fanatique inconditionnel du rock classique.
B1 verb /dæm/

damn

maudire / juron
Meaning
to condemn or criticize strongly; used as an expletive to express anger or emphasis
Example
He damned the unfair system in his speech.
Il a maudit le système injuste dans son discours.
C1 verb /ˈruː.mɪ.neɪt/

ruminate

ruminer, réfléchir profondément
Meaning
to think deeply about something; to chew cud (for animals)
Example
She sat alone to ruminate on her decision.
Elle s'est assise seule pour ruminer sa décision.
A1 adjective /ˈlɪtl/

little

petit
Meaning
Small in size, amount, or degree.
Example
He drank a little water before going to bed.
Il a bu un peu d'eau avant d'aller se coucher.
B2 noun /ˌfer.ˈwel/

Farewell

adieu
Meaning
an act of parting or of marking someone's departure
Example
The company organized a farewell party for the retiring manager.
L'entreprise a organisé une fête d'adieu pour le directeur partant.
B2 adverb /ˈsoʊʃəli/

socially

socialement
Meaning
in a way that relates to society or social interaction
Example
He is very active socially and attends many events.
Il est très actif socialement et assiste à de nombreux événements.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈsɪmɪlər/

dissimilar

différent
Meaning
Not alike; different.
Example
Though they are twins, their personalities are dissimilar.
Bien qu'ils soient jumeaux, leurs personnalités sont différentes.
C2 adjective /ˌpɛrənˈθɛtɪkəl/

parenthetical

commentaire entre parenthèses
Meaning
Relating to or expressed in parentheses; a side remark or digression.
Example
He added a parenthetical comment during the lecture.
Il a ajouté un commentaire entre parenthèses pendant la conférence.
C2 noun /ˌmjuːtəˈbɪləti/

mutability

mutabilité
Meaning
The quality of being changeable or capable of change.
Example
The mutability of fashion trends makes it hard to keep up.
La mutabilité des tendances de la mode rend difficile le suivi.
C1 adjective /ˌɒmnɪˈprezənt/

omnipresent

omniprésent
Meaning
(of God) present everywhere at the same time.
Example
Social media has become an omnipresent force in modern society.
Les médias sociaux sont devenus une force omniprésente dans la société moderne.
B2 adjective /səˈpɔːtɪv/

supportive

de soutien
Meaning
providing encouragement or emotional help to someone
Example
She was very supportive during my difficult times.
Elle était très supportive pendant mes moments difficiles.
A2 adjective /wiːk/

Weak

faible; fragile
Meaning
lacking physical strength; not strong; fragile
Example
After the illness, he felt weak and tired.
Après la maladie, il se sentait faible et fatigué.
C1 adjective /koʊˈɪnsɪdənt/

coincident

coïncident
Meaning
Occurring at the same time; occupying the same position in space or time.
Example
The festival was coincident with the national holiday.
Le festival était coïncident avec le jour férié national.
C1 noun /ˈʌp.raɪt.nəs/

Uprightness

rectitude; intégrité
Meaning
the quality of being honest and morally correct; integrity
Example
His uprightness in business dealings earned him great respect.
Sa droiture dans les affaires lui a valu un grand respect.
B1 noun /ˈpiː.nʌt/

Peanut

cacahuète
Meaning
an edible seed that grows underground and is commonly eaten as a snack or used in cooking
Example
Roasted peanuts are a popular snack in many countries.
Les cacahuètes grillées sont un encas populaire dans de nombreux pays.
C1 noun /ˈbjuːɡəl/

Bugle

bugle
Meaning
a brass musical instrument similar to a trumpet but without valves, used especially for military calls
Example
The soldier played the bugle to signal the start of the ceremony.
Le soldat a joué du bugle pour signaler le début de la cérémonie
C2 noun /ˈoʊ.vər.let/

Overlet

surmatelas
Meaning
a thin mattress or pad placed over a bed for additional comfort
Example
The overlet makes the bed more comfortable to sleep on.
Le surmatelas rend le lit plus confortable pour dormir.
B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪləti/

tranquility

tranquillité
Meaning
the quality or state of being calm and peaceful
Example
He enjoyed the tranquility of the countryside.
Il a apprécié la tranquillité de la campagne.
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrkˌfɔːrs/

workforce

main-d'œuvre
Meaning
the people engaged in or available for work
Example
The company is looking to expand its workforce by 20%.
L'entreprise cherche à augmenter sa main-d'œuvre de 20%.
C2 noun /ˈfrækɑː/

fracas

bagarre
Meaning
A noisy disturbance or quarrel.
Example
The fracas outside the bar drew the attention of the police.
La bagarre à l'extérieur du bar a attiré l'attention de la police.
C2 noun /ˌkɒnsaɪˈniː/

consignee

destinataire
Meaning
the person or company to whom goods are delivered
Example
The consignee received the shipment on time.
Le destinataire a reçu l'envoi à temps.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɪŋɡoʊ/

jingo

nationaliste belliqueux
Meaning
a person who strongly supports warlike or aggressive foreign policy; an extreme nationalist
Example
The leader was criticized as a reckless jingo.
Le leader a été critiqué comme un jingo imprudent.
C1 noun /ˈklɛmənsi/

clemency

clémence
Meaning
mercy, leniency, or forgiveness shown towards someone
Example
The judge showed clemency and reduced his sentence.
Le juge a montré de la clémence et a réduit sa peine.
C2 noun /ˌbæstərdaɪˈzeɪʃən/

bastardization

dégénérescence / altération
Meaning
the act of corrupting, degrading, or misrepresenting something
Example
Critics called the remake a bastardization of the original film.
Les critiques ont qualifié le remake de bastardisation du film original.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈsiː/

oversee

superviser
Meaning
to supervise or watch over something; to manage and direct
Example
The manager will oversee the entire construction project.
Le gestionnaire supervisera l'ensemble du projet de construction.
C1 noun /riˈæktənt/

reactant

réactif
Meaning
A substance that takes part in and undergoes change during a chemical reaction.
Example
Oxygen is a reactant in the process of combustion.
L'oxygène est un réactif dans le processus de combustion.
B1 verb /sɪˈlekt/

select

sélectionner
Meaning
to choose from a number of alternatives; to pick out
Example
Please select your favorite color.
Veuillez sélectionner votre couleur préférée.
A2 verb /ˈpræktɪs/

practise

pratiquer
Meaning
to do something repeatedly to improve skill; to work in a profession
Example
She practises piano for two hours daily.
Elle pratique le piano pendant deux heures chaque jour.
C2 adjective ɪˈnɛfəbl

ineffable

ineffable
Meaning
Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.
Example
The beauty of the landscape was ineffable.
La beauté du paysage était ineffable.
A2 noun /ˈspiːkər/

speaker

orateur
Meaning
a person who speaks or talks, especially as an occupation
Example
The speaker delivered an inspiring speech at the conference.
L'orateur a prononcé un discours inspirant à la conférence.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bəl/

Charitable

charitable; généreux; bienveillant
Meaning
generous in giving to those in need; showing kindness
Example
She is known for her charitable work in the community.
Elle est connue pour son travail charitable dans la communauté.
B2 noun /ˈdiː.lɪŋ/

Dealing

transaction; traitement; affaires
Meaning
business transactions; the way of treating people or handling situations
Example
His fair dealing with customers earned him an excellent reputation.
Son traitement équitable des clients lui a valu une excellente réputation.
A2 adjective ˈmed.ɪ.kəl

medical

médical
Meaning
Relating to the practice of medicine or the treatment of illness and injuries.
Example
Medical education has improved significantly.
L'éducation médicale s'est considérablement améliorée.
C1 adjective ˌsɪn.əˈdʒɪs.tɪk

synergistic

synergique
Meaning
Relating to the interaction of elements that when combined produce a greater effect than the sum of their individual effects.
Example
A synergistic effect occurs when nutrients work together.
Un effet synergique se produit lorsque les nutriments agissent ensemble.
C2 noun ˌæɡ.roʊˈfɔːr.ɪ.stri

agroforestry

agroforesterie
Meaning
A land use management system in which trees or shrubs are grown around or among crops or pastureland.
Example
Agroforestry improves soil quality and crop yield.
L'agroforesterie améliore la qualité du sol et le rendement des cultures.
C1 noun /ˌɪnˈdɪsəplɪn/

indiscipline

indiscipline
Meaning
lack of discipline or self-control; failure to obey rules or maintain order
Example
Indiscipline among the students disrupted the learning environment.
L’indiscipline parmi les étudiants a perturbé l’environnement d’apprentissage.
B2 adjective /ˈdaʊt.fəl/

Doubtful

douteux; incertain; se sentir incertain à propos de quelque chose
Meaning
uncertain; questionable; feeling uncertain about something
Example
I am doubtful about the success of this project.
Je suis sceptique quant au succès de ce projet.
B2 noun ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪdz

pesticides

pesticides
Meaning
Substances used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.
Example
Excessive pesticides use can harm the environment.
L'utilisation excessive de pesticides peut nuire à l'environnement.
C1 noun /plæsˈtɪsəti/

plasticity

plasticité, capacité d'adaptation
Meaning
the quality of being easily shaped or molded; adaptability
Example
The brain's plasticity allows it to adapt after injury.
La plasticité du cerveau lui permet de s'adapter après une blessure.
C1 noun /dɪˈsɜːn.mənt/

discernment

discernement
Meaning
The ability to judge well or understand something correctly; keen insight.
Example
His discernment in business decisions made him successful.
Son discernement dans les décisions commerciales l'a rendu réussi.
C1 noun /kʌˈstoʊ.di.ən/

Custodian

concierge; gardien; gestionnaire
Meaning
a person who has responsibility for or looks after something; a caretaker or guardian
Example
The school custodian ensures that all buildings are clean and secure.
Le concierge de l'école veille à ce que tous les bâtiments soient propres et sécurisés.
B2 adverb /ˈliːɡəli/

legally

légalement
Meaning
in a way that is allowed by law
Example
He is legally responsible for his actions.
Il est légalement responsable de ses actions.
B1 noun /ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃən/

definition

définition
Meaning
a statement that explains the meaning of a word or concept
Example
The dictionary gives a clear definition of the word.
Le dictionnaire donne une définition claire du mot.